Whirlpool FGS385Y User's Manual
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1. cycle will not Temperature Control to CLEAN operate Temperature Control are not set to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 11 Move Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 20 for proper setting instructions Level range See Installation Instruc tions Cooking results The range is not level are not what you expected Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and s2. In This Section Using the surface burners Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Setting the clock Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock 16 Using the Minute Timer The oven vent Baking roasting The storage drawer Adjusting the oven temperature control The anti tip bracket To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in contro knobs and turn them to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob has stops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Push in and turn Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING Y
3. Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the automatic MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner fails to light Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see pages 23 and 25 Burner ports are clogged continued on next page 27 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin see pages 23 and 25 If this fails call an authorized Roper service technician for service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner flames are Burner ports are clogged uneven Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air gas mixture Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes Burner is wet from washing Let dry popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning to a will not turn turning setting Self Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven
4. moves easily Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or mildly abrasive pad Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 19 21 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and reflector pans Cleaning chart Lift up cooktop The oven light Surface burners Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWARNING home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates and retlactor
5. other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4s e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks a
6. pans 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace reflector pans and burner grates 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates Surface burners 1 2 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions above Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from wobbling around during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift the burner
7. use in appliances can not working properly cause minor exposures to benzene formal dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primar e Do not use the range for warming or heating ily from incomplete combustion Significant the room Persons could be burned or injured exposure to these substances can cause or a fire could start cancer or reproductive harm Properly Do not attempt to light the oven burner during adjusted burners with a blue rather than a a power failure Personal injury could result yellow flame will minimize incomplete Reset oven controls to the off position in the combustion Venting with a hood or an open event of a power failure window will further minimize exposure continued on next page Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surtace near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surf
8. your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection 15 USING YOUR RANGE Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes cookles
9. OUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking RECOMMENDED USE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables LOW e To keep food warm until ready to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Burn Fire Explosion and Product Damage Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e If the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow the
10. ROPER Home rar Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range if You Need Assistance Or Service 27 Warranty 32 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING GAS RANGE 9 A2 TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL FGS385Y TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock c
11. ace burner and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spill overs left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite pi Turn pan handles inward but not over
12. ach notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position the oven rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil burner See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 2 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using a Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 4 Completely close the oven door to assure proper broiling temperatures 13 USING YOUR RANGE 5 Set the Oven Selector to BROIL Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are available in the housewares section of many department stores For best broiling results preheat at BROIL for 5 minutes Do not preheat with broiler pan in place e Broiling rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the
13. act MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 29 NOTES 31 ROPER Gas Cooking Product LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in from date of purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances S
14. etc undercooking will result Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sack Tame enna sure the clock is set to the correct time of i f day See Setting the clock on page 11 a CLOCs HUSHAND TURN KNOB To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off NOTE There must be at least a half hour difference between the start and stop times 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The Oven Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF MMUTE TINER TURN KNOB 12 16 USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob amore men nAOLS 12 clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking
15. he bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder into place Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light should not be used during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix wi
16. ing large food items from sixth rack position Food will be close to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions may When baking on two racks arrange racks on result in personal injury first and third rack guides from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads yeast from bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins 2nd or 3rd rack cakes nonfrozen pies guide from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 6th oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines e The rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened 6th oven rack position USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven a
17. ing on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For futher informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 4 When baking preheat the oven for 10 min utes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 5 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting N 6 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise E
18. ize Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door Completely close oven door 28 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor M 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Cont
19. moke during the cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 25 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazard ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave foil in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTE Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The fever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may mek Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock Start and Stop Times all have the correc
20. more broiler grid area covered See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 for more information e To sear meat place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame e Small steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions e To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack position after searing 14 e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drip pings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the burner Meat placed too close to the burner may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire Broiling rack position chart Medium and well done steaks and hamburgers well done foods such as chicken lobster ham slices and pork chops RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM Rare steaks and fish USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using
21. nd other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind backguard Oven control panel Oven vent Surface burners grates and reflector pans i oa i ae Surface burner Lock lever i control panel Ne K Model and serial ADL Broil burner number plate under cooktop Oven burner z not shown Automatic oven light switch Removable Control panels Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left front Left rear control knob control knob Clean indicator Oven Automatic MEALTIMER Oven temperature light selector clock Minute Timer control knob Lock indicator Oven indicator light light Using Your Range
22. nd warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners OR They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces other than control panels Sponge and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils Dry completely Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface burner grates and reflector pans Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher 24 PART WHAT TO USE Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and g
23. ollect e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use utensils only as they were intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the AWARN ING oven Rack placement for specific foods Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts 1st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom hands e Do not place items on the open oven door Be careful when installing and remov
24. ome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 316000703 816993 Rev A 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
25. ore removing Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer Slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 18 Using The Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like with the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to bu
26. ould cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 18 Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see lf You Need Assistance Or Service on page 27 If you need further help feel free to call us When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appli ance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation AWARN ING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage
27. rid Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly clean after each use warm soapy water CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up the cooktop See page 23 Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e See Using The Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 19 21 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects t
28. rn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal 875 F 468 C baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the _ a_ _ e _ soil or grease and burns it away a arte eh We recommend a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 20 The graph at the right is representative of a Temperature DOOR UNLOCKS normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the START 1 2 3 STOP heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it Time In Hours takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result Hand clean frame DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean door around edge 19 e Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce s
29. roasting temperature you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER clock e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result Oven vent NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans 17 USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer bef
30. s up and out This separates the burners from the mounting bracket under each burner pair Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports Screws 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are properly seated and level Replace screws 7 Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see page 23 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy water HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs Control panels Sponge a
31. se precau tions could result in explosion or fire e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product LITE Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners Utensils with rounded warped ridged porce lain enamel ware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface burner Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might c
32. t one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning USING YOUR RANGE Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF MINUTE TIMER TURN OB e CLOCK PUSHAND TURN KNOB USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting Position the rack s properly before turn
33. t time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 to 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate soil e Use 4 hours for heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 20 MMUTE TMC TUAN KNOY o CLOCK PUSHAN J TUAN KNO3 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 Move the Lock Lever to the rightthe Clean position The Clean Indicator Light will come on 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is started the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures the Lock Indicator Light will go off Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Clean Indicator Light will go off 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control to OFF When the Lock Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it
34. thout tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit with operate into a live circuit with proper proper voltage See Installation Instruc voltage tions Range is not properly connected Contact an authorized Roper service to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Wait for the start time to be reached The oven will not operate The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The automatic MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock on page 16 If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time
35. when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General e Install or locate the range only in accordance e Do not store things children might want above with the provided Installation Instructions the range Children could be burned or The range must be installed by a qualified injured while climbing on it installer The range must be properly Do not leave children alone or unattended in connected to the proper gas supply and area where the range is in use They should checked for leaks The range must also be never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of properly connected to electrical supply and the range They could be burned or injured grounded gt e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or e Gas fuels and their
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